2026 Edition
Master day trading from zero to strategy launch.
A full-stack blueprint for confident intraday traders Inside you’ll find 18 fully scripted modules, printable worksheets, quizzes, and plug-and-play routines. Work through the lessons sequentially or jump straight to the pieces you need.
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# Complete Day Trading Course for Beginners (2026 Edition)
Module 1
Module 1: What Is Day Trading?
Day trading is speculative trading conducted within a single trading day—all positions are opened and closed before the market session ends, with no positions held overnight. This...
Module 2
Module 2: Understanding Market Structure
Market structure is the foundation of all trading decisions. Before using any indicator or pattern, you must determine the direction of the prevailing trend.[^8] Defining Trends An...
Module 3
Module 3: Candlestick Fundamentals
Candlestick charts are the most widely used chart type in day trading because they display four data points per period: open, high, low, and close.[^13] Anatomy of a Candlestick...
Module 4
Module 4: Chart Patterns
Chart patterns are geometric formations created by price movement over multiple candles. They represent the psychological battle between buyers and sellers and often precede...
Module 5
Module 5: Support, Resistance, and Key Levels
Support and resistance are the most fundamental concepts in technical analysis. They represent price levels where buying or selling pressure historically concentrates.[^8] Support...
Module 6
Module 6: Supply and Demand Zones
Supply and demand zones go deeper than traditional support and resistance by focusing on where institutional orders created imbalances that moved price significantly.[^16][^7] What...
Module 7
Module 7: Technical Indicators
Indicators are mathematical calculations based on price, volume, or open interest data. They lag behind price action but can provide useful confirmation signals.[^18][^19] Moving...
Module 8
Module 8: Multi-Timeframe Analysis (Top-Down Approach)
Multi-timeframe analysis involves analyzing the same asset across several timeframes to get a complete picture—from the broad trend to the precise entry point.[^21][^22] The...
Module 9
Module 9: Order Types
Understanding order types is essential for executing your trading plan with precision.[^25] Market Orders A market order executes immediately at the best available current price....
Module 10
Module 10: Risk Management and Position Sizing
Risk management is what separates profitable traders from blown accounts. No strategy, no matter how good, will save you without proper risk control.[^28][^29] The 1-2% Rule Never...
Module 11
Module 11: Trading Psychology
Most traders fail not because of bad strategies, but because of poor psychology. Trading is a probability game requiring extreme self-discipline, patience, and dedication.[^8] The...
Module 12
Module 12: Building Your Trading Plan
A trading plan is a written document that defines every aspect of how and why you trade. It is not the same as a trading journal—it is the blueprint you create before you start...
Module 13
Module 13: Backtesting Your Strategy
Backtesting is the process of applying your trading strategy to historical data to evaluate how it would have performed in the past. It is a critical step before risking real...
Module 14
Module 14: The Trading Journal
A trading journal is the single most important tool for continuous improvement. Most traders don't fail because they lack strategy—they fail because they never track, review, or...
Module 15
Module 15: Choosing a Broker and Platform
Your broker is your gateway to the market. Choose wisely. Key Factors to Consider Commission and fees: Look for zero-commission stock trading or tight forex spreads. Watch for...
Module 16
Module 16: Putting It All Together — Daily Routine
Here is a structured daily routine that incorporates everything from this course.[^36] Pre-Market (30-60 Minutes Before Session Open) Check the economic calendar: Identify any...
Module 17
Module 17: Scaling Your Account
Scaling a trading account is a marathon, not a sprint. Compounding small, consistent gains is how professional traders build wealth. The Power of Compounding If you make just 0.5%...
Module 18
Module 18: Common Beginner Mistakes
Avoid these pitfalls that trap most new traders:[^8] Trading without a plan: Entering trades on gut feeling instead of defined rules. Risking too much per trade: A few bad trades...